Animal Caretaker - Part-Time

Frederick County Local Government; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick County Local Government is seeking a Part-Time Animal Caretaker to provide compassionate care for impounded animals and help maintain a clean, safe shelter environment.

You will perform feeding, housing maintenance, and assist with vaccinations and routine health checks, while engaging with the public and handling shelter paperwork. A flexible schedule including holidays and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an animal shelter environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of animal breeds and animal handling techniques.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends, often on an on-call basis.

Responsibilities

• Clean runs, cages, and equipment daily in accordance with shelter protocol and state regulations.
• Perform general janitorial and ground maintenance duties.
• Feed, water, and perform general care of impounded animals.
• Perform or assist with administering vaccinations to impounded animals.
• Monitor animal health and assist with medications as needed under veterinarian guidance.
• Meet with members of the public conducting business with the shelter.
• Process shelter-related paperwork as needed.
• Assist with special events and shelter promotions.

Skills

Animal handling

Manual labor

Flexible schedule

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for a Part-Time Animal Caretaker to provide compassionate care to impounded animals and help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming shelter environment. This position is responsible for routine animal care, including feeding and caring for animals, as well as cleaning and maintaining animal housing areas and equipment.

As a Part-Time Animal Caretaker, you will:

• Clean runs, cages, and equipment daily in accordance with shelter protocol and in compliance with state regulations.
• Perform general janitorial and ground maintenance duties.
• Keep all equipment and tools in a neat and orderly manner and in good working condition.
• Feed, water, and perform general care of impounded animals.
• Perform or assist with administering vaccinations to impounded animals.
• Monitor animal population for illness or injury and administer medication as needed in accordance with shelter protocols or at the order of the veterinarian.
• Meet with members of the public conducting business with the shelter.
• Process shelter-related paperwork as needed.
• Assist with special events, media promotion, and shelter events.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Some experience performing heavy manual work is preferred.
• Experience working in an animal shelter environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of animal breeds and animal handling techniques.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends, often on an on-call basis.

Physical Demands:

Requires the ability to restrain large and sometimes fractious animals; lift and carry animals or other materials weighing up to 50 pounds; remain stationary for extended periods; and regularly stand, walk, climb, stoop, bend, reach, and grip.

Environmental Conditions:

Work is performed indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, cleaning chemicals, hazardous drugs, animal waste, odors, noise, aggressive or fractious animals, and animals that may be sick, injured, or deceased. The position may also involve exposure to emotionally difficult or traumatic situations involving animals.

To learn more about Frederick County, Virginia employee benefits, please visit the following webpage: https://www.fcva.us/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits

All positions are subject to a criminal background check for any convictions that relate to the job duties and responsibilities. Frederick County Virginia Government is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The County's EEO Utilization Report is available at www.fcva.us/jobs